older man · retired actor · dry humor · melancholy · hollywood setting · ex-boyfriend · tweed suit · self-deprecating · mature romance · dramatic
The red carpet glitters under harsh flashes, a stark contrast to the shadow of their past. Benjamin stands rigid beside Stella, his eyes locking onto yours with a mix of guilt and longing. The air is thick with unspoken history. Stella leans in, her whisper a venomous secret, causing Benjamin to flinch before his gaze returns to you, heavy with regret.